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New model for prediction binary mixture of antihistamine decongestant using artificial neural networks and least squares support vector machine by spectrophotometry method.

In the present study, artificial neural networks (ANNs) and least squares support vector machines (LS-SVM) as intelligent methods based on absorption spectra in the range of 230-300nm have been used for determination of antihistamine decongestant contents. In the first step, one type of network (feed-forward back-propagation) from the artificial neural network with two different training algorithm...

High-accuracy detection of airway obstruction in asthma using machine learning algorithms and forced oscillation measurements.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The main pathologic feature of asthma is episodic airway obstruction. This is usually detected by spirometry and body plethysmography. These tests, however, require a high degree of collaboration and maximal effort on the part of the patient. There is agreement in the literature that there is a demand of research into new technologies to improve non-invasive testing of l...

Revealing the inventory of type III effectors in Pantoea agglomerans gall-forming pathovars using draft genome sequences and a machine-learning approach.

Pantoea agglomerans, a widespread epiphytic bacterium, has evolved into a hypersensitive response and pathogenicity (hrp)-dependent and host-specific ...

Predicting DPP-IV inhibitors with machine learning approaches.

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) is a promising Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) drug target. DPP-IV inhibitors prolong the action of glucagon-like pep...

Cross-Disciplinary Consultancy to Enhance Predictions of Asthma Exacerbation Risk in Boston.

This paper continues an initiative conducted by the International Society for Disease Surveillance with funding from the Defense Threat Reduction Agen...

Medicinal Plants of the Australian Aboriginal Dharawal People Exhibiting Anti-Inflammatory Activity.

Chronic inflammation contributes to multiple ageing-related musculoskeletal and neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, rheumatoi...

Laparoendoscopic Rendezvous for Concomitant Cholecystocholedocholithiasis: A Successful Modality Even in the Most Difficult Presentations Including Pregnancy.

. Laparoendoscopic rendezvous (LERV) technique is emerging as an attractive treatment option for concomitant cholecystocholedocholithiasis. In this pa...

The Presence of Anti-Lactoferrin Antibodies in a Subgroup of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Patients and Their Possible Contribution to Enhancement of Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation.

Lactoferrin (Lf) is one of the antigens of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) and functions as an endogenous suppressor of neutrophil extrac...

Non-ionic iodinated contrast media related immediate reactions: A mechanism study of 27 patients.

The underlying mechanism of non-ionic iodinated contrast media-related immediate reactions was evaluated in this study. Patients presenting at least g...

Analysis of correlation between pediatric asthma exacerbation and exposure to pollutant mixtures with association rule mining.

OBJECTIVES: Traditional studies on effects of outdoor pollution on asthma have been criticized for questionable statistical validity and inefficacy in...

Automatic detection and classification of leukocytes using convolutional neural networks.

The detection and classification of white blood cells (WBCs, also known as Leukocytes) is a hot issue because of its important applications in disease...

Energy Efficient Monitoring of Metered Dose Inhaler Usage.

Life-long chronic inflammatory diseases of the airways, such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, are very common worldwide, affecting...

MAG-DPA curbs inflammatory biomarkers and pharmacological reactivity in cytokine-triggered hyperresponsive airway models.

Bronchial inflammation contributes to a sustained elevation of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in asthma. Conversely, omega-3 fatty acid derivatives ...

Differential association of plasma monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 with systemic inflammatory and airway remodeling biomarkers in type-2 diabetic patients with and without asthma.

BACKGROUND: Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of type-2 diabetes (T2D) and asthma. Monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 or CCL-2 is a key regulat...

Machine learning approaches to personalize early prediction of asthma exacerbations.

Patient telemonitoring results in an aggregation of significant amounts of information about patient disease trajectory. However, the potential use of...

Development and characterization of methoxy poly(ethylene oxide)--poly(ε-caprolactone) (PEO--PCL) micelles as vehicles for the solubilization and delivery of tacrolimus.

Tacrolimus is a potent immunosuppressant; however, it suffers from several problems such as poor water solubility (4-12 μg/mL), low and variable oral ...

Planning the City Logistics Terminal Location by Applying the Green p-Median Model and Type-2 Neurofuzzy Network.

The paper herein presents green p-median problem (GMP) which uses the adaptive type-2 neural network for the processing of environmental and sociologi...

Use of a Robotic Sampler (PIPER) for Evaluation of Particulate Matter Exposure and Eczema in Preschoolers.

While the association of eczema with asthma is well recognized, little research has focused on the potential role of inhalable exposures and eczema. W...

Evaluation of the impact of Flos Daturae on rat hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes by cocktail probe drugs.

Flos Daturae, known as "baimantuoluo" or "yangjinhua" in China, has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine for the treatment of asthm...

Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Rehabilitation and Brainstorming on the Treatment Outcome after the First Year.

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) affects enamel on primary and permanent dentition. This hereditary disorder is characterized by loss of enamel, poor esth...